(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the province expected to raise certified organic shrimp farming area to 20,000 ha by 2020.
Currently, the province has about 14,000 hectares of mixed shrimp-forest farming with participation of 2,500 households in the two districts of Ngoc Hien and Nam Can and shrimp products in these districts were internationally certified organic. This is also the opportunity to promote the brand name of Ca Mau’s shrimp on the world market.
Ca Mau has been being affected by climate change and rising sea level. Therefore, the implementation of program on protecting coastal areas and mangroves in Mekong Delta in order to adapt to climate change is necessary and practical, contributing to dealing with climate change and creating a stable life for locals.
Seafood sales up 3%
In Jan-Apr 2016, Ca Mau province exported US$273 million, up 3% year on year. The figure in April reached US$87 million, up 11% month on month. Seafood remained the main export item of the locality.
The rise in the export turnover was attributable to that local exporters received support from local authorities. Local exporters remain exporting to traditional markets as well as boost exporting to new and potential markets. Besides, the decline in shrimp supply from India, Malaysia, Ecuador also helped to boost seafood sales by the locality.
The price of whiteleg shrimp in the province rose due to the decline in raw material supply.
Compiled by Kim Thu
